Appendix: Questionnaire

Vocations Questionnaire

This survey is being conducted as part of a Georgetown University academic research project. All of your responses are completely confidential and will only be reported together with those of all other respondents in national figures or subgroup totals (e.g., female respondents, respondents under age 25).

SCREEN1 - What is your religion?

Catholic

Protestant

Orthodox

Jewish

Muslim

Other religion

No religion

[IF SCREEN1=1, GO TO Q1]

Q1 - Were you baptized Catholic as an infant or did you become Catholic later in your life?

Baptized Catholic as an infant

Became Catholic later in life

[if Q1=2; converted to Catholicism]

Q1a
- About how old were you when you first became Catholic?

Before you were a teenager

13 to 17 years old

18 to 24 years old

25 or older

[if Q1a=3, 4; adult convert]

Q1b
- Did you go through the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA), the formal process that brings adult converts into the Catholic Church?

Yes

No

[if Q1a=3, 4; adult convert]

Q1c
- What was your religion before becoming Catholic?

Protestant

Orthodox

Jewish

Muslim

Other religion

No religion

Q2 - Aside from weddings and funerals, about how often do you attend Catholic Mass?

Rarely or never

A few times a year

Once or twice a month

Almost every week

Every week

More than once a week

Some of the questions in this survey are about Catholic religious vocations. These include men who become priests or religious brothers, as well as women who become religious sisters.

[if PPGENDER=MALE]

Q3a - Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic priest or brother?

Yes

No

[if PPGENDER=FEMALE]

Q3b - Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic religious sister?

Yes

No

[if Q3a=1 or Q3b=1; has considered a vocation]

Q3c
- How seriously would you say you have considered this?

Very seriously

Somewhat seriously

Only a little seriously

Not seriously at all

[if Q3a=1 or Q3b=1; has considered a vocation]

Q3d
- Were you considering a vocation to any particular religious order?

Yes

No

[if Q3d=1; considered religious order]

Q3e
- Which religious order was this?

_________________________________________

[if Q3a=1 or Q3b=1; has considered a vocation]

Q3f
- When in your life did you first consider a religious vocation?

Before you were a teenager

13 to 18 years old

19 to 24 years old

25 to 29 years old

30 or older

I am currently considering this

[if Q3a=2 or Q3b=2; has never considered a vocation]

Q3g
- Why do you think you have never considered this?

___________________________________________________

Q4 - While you were growing up, was your mother Catholic?

Yes

No

Not applicable (e.g., you did not grow up with your mother)

[if Q4=1; grew up with Catholic mother]

Q4a
- Before becoming a parent, do you know if your mother ever prepared to become a religious sister, for example by entering a religious community?

Yes

No

I don’t know

Q5 - While you were growing up, was your father Catholic?

Yes

No

Not applicable (e.g., you did not grow up with your father)

[if Q5=1; grew up with Catholic father]

Q5a
- Before becoming a parent, did your father ever study to become a priest or
brother, for example by entering a seminary or religious community?

Yes

No

I don’t know

Q6 Were you ever encouraged to consider a vocation [if male: as a priest or religious brother; if female: as a religious sister] by any of these people?

Mother

Father

Grandfather

Grandmother

Other family members (other than a parent or grandparent)

Friend or co-worker

Parishioner from the church you attend

Parish priest/priest chaplain

Deacon

Youth Minister

Campus Minister

Teacher/catechist

Religious sister

Religious brother

Military Chaplain

Bishop

Other; specify:______________________

Q7 Were you ever discouraged from considering a vocation [if male: as a priest or religious if brother; if female: as a religious sister] by any of these people?

Mother

Father

Grandfather

Grandmother

Other family members (other than a parent or grandparent)

Friend or co-worker

Parishioner from the church you attend

Parish priest/priest chaplain

Deacon

Youth Minister

Campus Minister

Teacher/catechist

Religious sister

Religious brother

Military Chaplain

Bishop

Other; specify:______________________

Q8 While you were growing up (as either a child or teenager) was there anybody in your extended family (uncle, aunt, sibling, cousin) who was a …?

Catholic priest

Religious brother

Seminarian

Religious sister

Q9 Outside of family members, while you were growing up (as either a child or teenager) did you ever get to know a…?

Catholic priest

Religious brother

Seminarian

Religious sister

Q10 Did you ever attend any of the following?

Catholic primary school (preschool through grade 8)

Catholic secondary school (grades 9 through 12)

Catholic college or university

Catholic seminary

None of the above

[if Q10=1 TO 4; attended]

Q10a
How many total years have you had in Catholic education? ________

[if Q10=2; attended a Catholic high school]

Q10b
You indicated enrollment at a Catholic secondary school. Please provide
the name and city of the institution(s) you attended below:

________________________________________________________

[if Q10=3 or 4; attended a Catholic college, university, or seminary]

Q10c
You indicated enrollment at a Catholic college, university, or seminary. Please provide the name and city the institution(s) you attended below:

Followed religious or spiritual related pages and/or posts on facebook.com

Visited a website about vocations

Visited the website for your diocese

Visited the website for your parish

Visited a website of a Catholic school, college, or seminary

Visited a website of a Catholic charity or social service agency

Visited the website for the U.S. Bishops Conference (usccb.org)

Visited the Vatican website (vatican.va)

None of these

[if Q32=1 TO 20; SHOW THE OPTIONS SELECTED IN Q32]

Q32a
Using the numbers for the questions you just answered, please indicate which one of these you do most often? ___.

[if Q32=1 TO 20; SHOW THE OPTIONS SELECTED IN Q32]

Q32b
Using the numbers for the questions above, please indicate which one of these is most important to you? ___.

Q33 Outside of attending Mass, about how often did you read the Bible or pray with Scripture during the last 12 months?

Rarely or never

A few times a year

Once or twice a month

Almost every week

Every week

More than once a week

Every day

Q34 How important would you say prayer is in your life?

Among the most important parts of my life

Important, but so are many other areas of my life

Not too important in my life

Not important in my life at all

Q35 Which of the following descriptions of God comes closest to your own point of view?

God is both engaged in the world and a judge punishing those who are unfaithful or ungodly

God is a positive influence in the word that loves unconditionally, helping us in spite of our failings

God is judgmental of humans, but rarely acts on Earth, reserving final judgment for the afterlife

God is a cosmic force that set the laws of nature in motion that stands apart from the world He created

None of the above

Q36 Which of these statements comes closest to your own point of view?

God is one with whom people can have a relationship

God is an impersonal force

None of the above

[Questions M1 TO M7: If PPGENDER=MALE]

M1 A permanent deacon is an ordained man, either married or single, who may proclaim the Gospel, preach, and teach in the name of the Church, baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services. Deacons are also leaders in identifying the needs of others, then marshalling the Church's resources to meet those needs. Have you ever considered becoming a permanent deacon?

Yes

No

[if M1=1; has considered]

M1a
Would you say you have considered becoming a permanent deacon…

Very seriously

Somewhat seriously

Only a little seriously

Not seriously at all

M2 A lay ecclesial minister is someone with professional training working or volunteering in a ministry at least part-time for a Catholic parish or other Church organization (for example, director of religious education, pastoral associate, youth minister, campus chaplain, or hospital chaplain). Have you ever considered serving in the Church as a lay ecclesial minister?

Yes

No

I am currently serving as a lay ecclesial minister

[if M2=1; has considered]

M2a
Would you say you have considered becoming a lay ecclesial minister…

Very seriously

Somewhat seriously

Only a little seriously

Not seriously at all

M3 Have you ever participated in any of these Church-related programs, groups, or activities?

Boy Scouts

Parish youth group

Parish young adult group

Catholic campus ministry/Newman Center

Religious institute volunteer (e.g., Jesuit Volunteer Corps)

Pro-Life events/groups

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Knights of Columbus

Legion of Mary

Charismatic Renewal

Communion and Liberation

Cursillo

Jóvenes para Cristo

Juan XXIII

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano

Neochatecumenal Way

Other, specify: ______________________________________

[if Q3a=2 or Q3c=3, 4; never considered OR has considered but only a little or not at all]

Previously you indicated that you [if Q3a=2: have never; if Q3c=3, 4: have not very seriously] considered becoming a priest or religious brother. How much, if at all, were the reasons listed below related to this?

M4a The celibacy requirement

Very much

Somewhat

Only a little

Not at all

M4b Disagreement with some of the Catholic Church’s teachings

M4c Stigma of the Catholic clergy sex abuse issue

M4d Never felt invited by the Catholic Church to consider a religious vocation

M4e Concern that the economic needs of my family would not be met

M4f I am not very religious

M4g The lifestyle and work is not what I prefer

M4h Education requirements

M4i Student loan debt

M4j Citizenship requirements

M4k It would feel like a downward move in terms of social class

M4l I’ve just never really thought about it

M4m Vow of poverty

M4n Vow of obedience

M4o My family would not approve

M4p Don’t feel holy enough for a religious vocation

M4q God is not calling me to a religious vocation

M4r Would not want to give up my freedom

M4s I can do God’s will without becoming a priest or religious brother

M4t I would be physically unable

M4u My material needs would not be met

M4v I want to be a father

M4w Other; specify:__________________________________

[SHOW THE ITEMS OF M4a TO M4w]

M4x Of the issues listed above which would you consider to be the most important reason for not considering a vocation? _____________

[if Q3a=1; considered and Q3c=1,2; has considered somewhat or very seriously]

Previously you indicated that you have considered becoming a priest or religious brother. How much, if at all, were the following related to your interest in this?

M5a Being ordained as a priest

Very much

Somewhat

Only a little

Not at all

M5b Being a parish priest

M5c Having an active religious life devoted to ministry and service

M5d Having a contemplative religious life devoted to prayer and community

M5e Being a high school chaplain

M5f Being a priest teacher

How much do you agree or disagree with the each of the following statements?

M6a Catholic priests are overworked and underpaid

Very much

Somewhat

Only a little

Not at all

Don’t know

M6b The Catholic Church is closing many of its parishes and will not need as many priests in the future

M6c Ordination confers on the priest a permanent character which makes him different from the laity within the Catholic Church

M6d Catholic priests are well respected in my community

M6e The Catholic Church in the United States has too few priests

M6f Catholic priests have more economic security than most

M6e I understand well what religious brothers do

M6g Diocesan priests, religious priests, and religious brothers do important work

M7 Have you participated in any of these vocation/discernment programs?
(Check all that apply)

Andrew Dinner

“Come and See” experience

Vocation retreat

Live-in experience

Vocations presentation at school or parish

[Questions: F1 TO F6: If PPGENDER=FEMALE]:

F1 A lay ecclesial minister is someone with professional training working or volunteering in a ministry at least part-time for a Catholic parish or other Church organization (for example, director of religious education, pastoral associate, youth minister, campus chaplain, or hospital chaplain). Have you ever considered serving in the Church as a lay ecclesial minister?

Yes

No

I am currently serving as a lay ecclesial minister

[If F1=1; has considered]

F1a
Would you say you have considered becoming a lay ecclesial minister…

Very seriously

Somewhat seriously

Only a little seriously

Not seriously at all

F2 Have you ever participated in any of these Church-related programs, groups, or activities?

Girl Scouts

Parish youth group

Parish young adult group

Catholic campus ministry/Newman Center

Religious institute volunteer (e.g., Mercy Corps)

Pro-Life events/groups

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Amor en Acción

Charismatic Renewal

Communion and Liberation

Cursillo

Jóvenes para Cristo

Juan XXIII

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano

Neochatecumenal Way

Other, specify: ______________________________________

[ if Q3b=2 OR Q3c=3,4; never considered or has considered but only a little or not at all]

[IF Q3b=2 : have never ; IF Q3c=3,4: have not very seriously]

Previously you indicated that you considered becoming a religious sister. How much, if at all, were the reasons listed below related to this?

F3a The celibacy requirement

Very much

Somewhat

Only a little

Not at all

Don’t know

F3b Disagreement with some of the Catholic Church’s teachings

F3c Stigma of the Catholic clergy sex abuse issue

F3d Never felt invited by the Catholic Church to consider a religious vocation

F3e Concern that the economic needs of my family would not be met

F3f I am not very religious

F3g The lifestyle and work is not what I prefer

F3h Education requirements

F3i Student loan debt

F3j Citizenship requirements

F3k It would feel like a downward move in terms of social class

F3l I’ve just never really thought about it

F3m Vow of poverty

F3n Vow of obedience

F3o My family would not approve

F3p Don’t feel holy enough for a religious vocation

F3q God is not calling me to a religious vocation

F3r Would not want to give up my freedom

F3s I can do God’s will without becoming a religious sister

F3t I would be physically unable

F3u My material needs would not be met

F3v I want to be a mother

F3w Other; specify:__________________________________

[SHOW THE ITEMS OF F3a TO F3w]

F3x Of the issues listed above which would you consider to be the most important reason for not considering a vocation?

[if Q3b=1 and Q3c=1,2 ; considered OR has considered somewhat or very seriously]

Previously you indicated that you have considered becoming a religious sister. How much, if at all, were the following related to your interest in this?

F4a Having an active religious life devoted to ministry and service

Very much

Somewhat

Only a little

Not at all

F4b Having a contemplative religious life devoted to prayer and community

How much do you agree or disagree with the each of the following statements?

F5a Religious sisters are overworked and underappreciated

Very much

Somewhat

Only a little

Not at all

F5b The Catholic Church is closing many of its schools and relinquishing its hospitals and will not need as many religious sisters in the future

F5c Religious sisters should wear habits

F5d Religious sisters are well respected in my community

F5e The Catholic Church in the United States has too few religious sisters

F5f Religious sisters have more economic security than most

F5g Religious sisters do important work

F5h I understand what religious sisters do

F6 Have you participated in any of these vocation/discernment programs?

This survey is being conducted as part of a Georgetown University academic research project. All of your responses are completely confidential and will only be reported together with those of all other respondents in national figures or subgroup totals (e.g., female respondents, respondents under age 25).

Q2 Aside from weddings and funerals, about how often do you attend Catholic Mass?
1 Rarely or never
2 A few times a year
3 Once or twice a month
4 Almost every week
5 Every week
6 More than once a week

Some of the questions in this survey are about Catholic religious vocations. These include men who become priests or religious brothers, as well as women who become religious sisters.

[if PPGENDER=MALE]
Q3a Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic priest or brother?
1 Yes
2 No

[if PPGENDER=FEMALE]
Q3b Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic religious sister?

Yes

No

[if Q3a=1 or Q3b=1; has considered a vocation]
Q3c
How seriously would you say you have considered this?
1 Very seriously
2 Somewhat seriously
3 Only a little seriously
4 Not seriously at all

[if Q3a=1 or Q3b=1; has considered a vocation]
Q3d
Were you considering a vocation to any particular religious order?
1 Yes
2 No

[if Q3d=1; considered religious order]
Q3e
Which religious order was this?
_________________________________________

[if Q3a=1 or Q3b=1; has considered a vocation]
Q3f
When in your life did you first consider a religious vocation?
1 Before you were a teenager
2 13 to 18 years old
3 19 to 24 years old
4 25 to 29 years old
5 30 or older
6 I am currently considering this

[if Q3a=2 or Q3b=2; has never considered a vocation]
Q3g
Why do you think you have never considered this?
___________________________________________________

Q4 While you were growing up, was your mother Catholic?
1 Yes
2 No
3 Not applicable (e.g., you did not grow up with your mother)

[if Q4=1; grew up with Catholic mother]
Q4a
Before becoming a parent, do you know if your mother ever prepared to become a religious sister, for example by entering a religious community?
1 Yes
2 No
3 I don’t know

Q5 While you were growing up, was your father Catholic?
1 Yes
2 No
3 Not applicable (e.g., you did not grow up with your father)

[if Q5=1; grew up with Catholic father]
Q5a
Before becoming a parent, did your father ever study to become a priest or
brother, for example by entering a seminary or religious community?
1 Yes
2 No
3 I don’t know

Q6 Were you ever encouraged to consider a vocation [if male: as a priest or religious brother; if female: as a religious sister] by any of these people?
1 Mother
2 Father
3 Grandfather
4 Grandmother
5 Other family members (other than a parent or grandparent)
6 Friend or co-worker
7 Parishioner from the church you attend
8 Parish priest/priest chaplain
9 Deacon
10 Youth Minister
11 Campus Minister
12 Teacher/catechist
13 Religious sister
14 Religious brother
15 Military Chaplain
16 Bishop
17 Other; specify:______________________

Q7 Were you ever discouraged from considering a vocation [if male: as a priest or religious if brother; if female: as a religious sister] by any of these people?
1 Mother
2 Father
3 Grandfather
4 Grandmother
5 Other family members (other than a parent or grandparent)
6 Friend or co-worker
7 Parishioner from the church you attend
8 Parish priest/priest chaplain
9 Deacon
10 Youth Minister
11 Campus Minister
12 Teacher/catechist
13 Religious sister
14 Religious brother
15 Military Chaplain
16 Bishop
17 Other; specify:______________________

Q8 While you were growing up (as either a child or teenager) was there anybody in your extended family (uncle, aunt, sibling, cousin) who was a …?
1 Catholic priest
2 Religious brother
3 Seminarian
4 Religious sister

Q9 Outside of family members, while you were growing up (as either a child or teenager) did you ever get to know a…?
1 Catholic priest
2 Religious brother
3 Seminarian
4 Religious sister

Q10 Did you ever attend any of the following?
1 Catholic primary school (preschool through grade 8)
2 Catholic secondary school (grades 9 through 12)
3 Catholic college or university
4 Catholic seminary
5 None of the above

[if Q10=1 TO 4; attended]
Q10a
How many total years have you had in Catholic education? ________

[if Q10=2; attended a Catholic high school]
Q10b
You indicated enrollment at a Catholic secondary school. Please provide
the name and city of the institution(s) you attended below:
________________________________________________________

[if Q10=3 or 4; attended a Catholic college, university, or seminary]
Q10c
You indicated enrollment at a Catholic college, university, or seminary. Please provide the name and city the institution(s) you attended below:
________________________________________________________

[if Q11=1; attended parish-based religious education]
Q11a
How many total years did you attend parish-based religious education?
________________________

Q12 Aside from parish-based religious education, did you ever participate in any of the following?
1 Parish youth group or Life Teen during elementary or middle school years
2 Parish youth group, Life Teen, or high school campus ministry during high school
years
3 Parish young adult group
4 Campus ministry during college

[if Q1=1 OR Q1a=1, 2; Catholic during high school years]
Q13
During high school, how often did you typically attend weekend Catholic Mass?
1 Rarely or never
2 A few times a year
3 Once or twice a month
4 Almost every week
5 Every week

[if Q1=1 OR Q1a=1, 2; Catholic during high school years]
Q14
During your high school years, how important was your Catholic faith to you?
1 The most important part of my life
2 Among the most important parts of my life
3 Important, but so were many other areas of my life
4 Not too important in my life
5 Not important in my life at all

[if Q1=1 OR Q1a=1, 2; Catholic during high school years]
Q15
During your high school years, how often, if ever, did your parents talk to you about religion?
1 Never
2 Rarely
3 Less than once a week
4 At least once a week
5 Daily

Q16 How many brothers and sisters do you have (including half-siblings or step- siblings)?________

Q18 Have you served in any of these ministries in a Catholic parish?
1 Altar server
2 Lector
3 Minister of Holy Communion
4 Cantor or music ministry
5 Usher/minister of hospitality
6 Catechist
7 RCIA team member/sponsor
8 Youth ministry
9 Young adult ministry
10 High School campus ministry
11 None of above [SP]

[Q18=11 OR REFUSED]
Q18a
Would you be interested in serving in any one of these ministries in the future?
1 Yes
2 No

[SHOW THE ITEM(S) SELECTED 1 “YES” IN Q19A- Q19C; have encouraged]
Would you ever encourage someone in your own family to become a
Q19g Priest
1 Yes
2 No
Q19h Religious brother
Q19i Religious sister

[TEXT BOX, if Q19a-Q19c=2 OR Q19g-Q19i=2; has not/would not encourage]
Q19j
Why wouldn’t you encourage someone for this vocation(s)?
_______________________________________________

Q20 How important is your Catholic faith in your daily life now? Is it. . .
1 The most important part of my life
2 Among the most important parts of my life
3 Important, but so are many other areas of my life
4 Not too important in my life
5 Not important in my life at all

Q21 Are you or your family registered at a Catholic parish?
1 Yes
2 No

[iF Q21=1]
Q21a Do you regularly attend Mass at this parish?
1 Yes
2 No

Q22 Which of the following statements best agrees with your belief about the Eucharist/Holy Communion?
1 Jesus Christ is really present in the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
2 Bread and wine are symbols of Jesus, but Jesus is not really present.

How important are the following factors to your sense of what it means to be a Catholic?
Q23a Receiving the Eucharist/Holy Communion
1 Very important
2 Somewhat important
3 A little important
4 Not important at all
Q23b Attending Sunday Mass each week
Q23c Helping the poor
Q23d Protecting life (e.g., opposing abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty)
Q23e Going to Reconciliation or Confession regularly
Q23f Living my life consistent with Church teaching
Q23g Having devotion to Mary
Q23h Having devotions to the Saints
Q23i Being involved with my parish (e.g., youth ministry, music groups, visiting prisoners, care of the sick)

Q24 Do you ever pray the rosary?
1 Yes
2 No

[if Q24=1; prays rosary]
Q24a
Would you say you pray the rosary…
1 Less than once a year
2 A few times a year
3 Once or twice a month
4 Almost every week
5 Every week
6 More than once a week
7 Every day

[if Q24=1; prays rosary]
Q24b
When praying the rosary are you most often…
1 Praying alone
2 Praying with family
3 Praying with a group

Which of the following Catholic sacraments have you celebrated?
Q25a First Reconciliation or Confession
1=Yes
2=No
Q25b First Communion/Eucharist
Q25c Sacrament of Confirmation

[PPAGE >=16]
Q26
Have you ever participated in the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day?
1 Yes
2 No

Q27 Have you ever participated in the National Catholic Youth Conference?
1 Yes
2 No

Q28 In the next 12 months, how likely are you to attend Mass on feast days devoted to Mary, such as the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception or the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in December?
1 Not at all likely
2 Only a little likely
3 Somewhat likely
4 Very likely

[if Q28 =2 TO 4; a little likely or more to celebrate feast days]
Q28a
Do you usually attend Mass on a feast day for Mary that is associated with your nationality or ethnicity?
1 Yes
2 No

Q29 Do you belong to any groups or organizations that encourage devotion to Mary?
1 Yes
2 No

Q30 Have you ever volunteered to be part of a service project that helped people in need?
1 Yes
2 No

[if Q30=1; has volunteered]
Q30a
Was this service done…
(Check all that apply)
1 In your community
2 Outside of your community somewhere in the United States
3 Outside of your community somewhere outside of the United States

[if Q30=2 has not volunteered]
Q30b
Have you ever considered volunteering to be part of a service project that helped people in need?
1 Yes
2 No

Q31 Do you recall if someone from a diocese or religious order ever came to your school or parish to speak to you and other young people about vocations (i.e., a vocations director)?
1 Yes
2 No

[if Q31=1; recalls visit]
Q31a
How much would you say this visit encouraged you to more seriously consider a religious vocation at that time?
1 Not at all
2 A little bit
3 Somewhat
4 Very much

Q32 Which of the following have you done in the last 12-months?
1 Watched religious or spiritual content on television
2 Watched religious or spiritual video content online (e.g., youtube.com)
3 Listened to religious or spiritual programing on broadcast radio
4 Listened to religious or spiritual audio programs online
5 Read content from a religious or spiritual website or blog
6 Read a print copy of a religious or spiritual magazine or newspaper
7 Read a religious or spiritual magazine or newspaper online
8 Purchased a print copy of a religious or spiritual book
9 Purchased a religious or spiritual e-book (e.g., for Kindle, Nook)
10 Read a print copy of a religious or spiritual book
11 Read a religious or spiritual e-book (e.g., for Kindle, Nook)
12 Followed religious or spiritual related tweets on twitter.com
13 Followed religious or spiritual related pages and/or posts on facebook.com
14 Visited a website about vocations
15 Visited the website for your diocese
16 Visited the website for your parish
17 Visited a website of a Catholic school, college, or seminary
18 Visited a website of a Catholic charity or social service agency
19 Visited the website for the U.S. Bishops Conference (usccb.org)
20 Visited the Vatican website (vatican.va)
21 None of these

[if Q32=1 TO 20; SHOW THE OPTIONS SELECTED IN Q32]
Q32a
Using the numbers for the questions you just answered, please indicate which one of these you do most often? ___.

[if Q32=1 TO 20; SHOW THE OPTIONS SELECTED IN Q32]
Q32b
Using the numbers for the questions above, please indicate which one of these is most important to you? ___.

Q33 Outside of attending Mass, about how often did you read the Bible or pray with Scripture during the last 12 months?
1 Rarely or never
2 A few times a year
3 Once or twice a month
4 Almost every week
5 Every week
6 More than once a week
7 Every day

Q34 How important would you say prayer is in your life?
1 Among the most important parts of my life
2 Important, but so are many other areas of my life
3 Not too important in my life
4 Not important in my life at all

Q35 Which of the following descriptions of God comes closest to your own point of view?

1 God is both engaged in the world and a judge punishing those who are unfaithful or ungodly
2 God is a positive influence in the word that loves unconditionally, helping us in spite of our failings
3 God is judgmental of humans, but rarely acts on Earth, reserving final judgment for the afterlife
4 God is a cosmic force that set the laws of nature in motion that stands apart from the world He created
5 None of the above

Q36 Which of these statements comes closest to your own point of view?
1 God is one with whom people can have a relationship
2 God is an impersonal force
3 None of the above

[Questions M1 TO M7: If PPGENDER=MALE]

M1 A permanent deacon is an ordained man, either married or single, who may proclaim the Gospel, preach, and teach in the name of the Church, baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services. Deacons are also leaders in identifying the needs of others, then marshalling the Church's resources to meet those needs. Have you ever considered becoming a permanent deacon?
1 Yes
2 No

[if M1=1; has considered]
M1a
Would you say you have considered becoming a permanent deacon…
1 Very seriously
2 Somewhat seriously
3 Only a little seriously
4 Not seriously at all

M2 A lay ecclesial minister is someone with professional training working or volunteering in a ministry at least part-time for a Catholic parish or other Church organization (for example, director of religious education, pastoral associate, youth minister, campus chaplain, or hospital chaplain). Have you ever considered serving in the Church as a lay ecclesial minister?
1 Yes
2 No
3 I am currently serving as a lay ecclesial minister

[if M2=1; has considered]
M2a
Would you say you have considered becoming a lay ecclesial minister…
1 Very seriously
2 Somewhat seriously
3 Only a little seriously
4 Not seriously at all

[if Q3a=2 or Q3c=3, 4; never considered OR has considered but only a little or not at all]
Previously you indicated that you [if Q3a=2: have never; if Q3c=3, 4: have not very seriously] considered becoming a priest or religious brother. How much, if at all, were the reasons listed below related to this?
M4a The celibacy requirement
1 Very much
2 Somewhat
3 Only a little
4 Not at all
M4b Disagreement with some of the Catholic Church’s teachings
M4c Stigma of the Catholic clergy sex abuse issue
M4d Never felt invited by the Catholic Church to consider a religious vocation
M4e Concern that the economic needs of my family would not be met
M4f I am not very religious
M4g The lifestyle and work is not what I prefer
M4h Education requirements
M4i Student loan debt
M4j Citizenship requirements
M4k It would feel like a downward move in terms of social class
M4l I’ve just never really thought about it
M4m Vow of poverty
M4n Vow of obedience
M4o My family would not approve
M4p Don’t feel holy enough for a religious vocation
M4q God is not calling me to a religious vocation
M4r Would not want to give up my freedom
M4s I can do God’s will without becoming a priest or religious brother
M4t I would be physically unable
M4u My material needs would not be met
M4v I want to be a father
M4w Other; specify:__________________________________

[SHOW THE ITEMS OF M4a TO M4w]
M4x Of the issues listed above which would you consider to be the most important reason for not considering a vocation? _____________

[if Q3a=1; considered and Q3c=1,2; has considered somewhat or very seriously]
Previously you indicated that you have considered becoming a priest or religious brother. How much, if at all, were the following related to your interest in this?
M5a Being ordained as a priest
1 Very much
2 Somewhat
3 Only a little
4 Not at all
M5b Being a parish priest
M5c Having an active religious life devoted to ministry and service
M5d Having a contemplative religious life devoted to prayer and community
M5e Being a high school chaplain
M5f Being a priest teacher

How much do you agree or disagree with the each of the following statements?
M6a Catholic priests are overworked and underpaid
1 Very much
2 Somewhat
3 Only a little
4 Not at all
5 Don’t know
M6b The Catholic Church is closing many of its parishes and will not need as many priests in the future
M6c Ordination confers on the priest a permanent character which makes him different from the laity within the Catholic Church
M6d Catholic priests are well respected in my community
M6e The Catholic Church in the United States has too few priests
M6f Catholic priests have more economic security than most
M6e I understand well what religious brothers do
M6g Diocesan priests, religious priests, and religious brothers do important work

M7 Have you participated in any of these vocation/discernment programs?
(Check all that apply)
1 Andrew Dinner
2 “Come and See” experience
3 Vocation retreat
4 Live-in experience
5 Vocations presentation at school or parish

[Questions: F1 TO F6: If PPGENDER=FEMALE]:

F1 A lay ecclesial minister is someone with professional training working or volunteering in a ministry at least part-time for a Catholic parish or other Church organization (for example, director of religious education, pastoral associate, youth minister, campus chaplain, or hospital chaplain). Have you ever considered serving in the Church as a lay ecclesial minister?
1 Yes
2 No
3 I am currently serving as a lay ecclesial minister

[If F1=1; has considered]
F1a
Would you say you have considered becoming a lay ecclesial minister…
1 Very seriously
2 Somewhat seriously
3 Only a little seriously
4 Not seriously at all

[ if Q3b=2 OR Q3c=3,4; never considered or has considered but only a little or not at all]
Previously you indicated that you [IF Q3b=2 : have never ; IF Q3c=3,4: have not very seriously] considered becoming a religious sister. How much, if at all, were the reasons listed below related to this?
F3a The celibacy requirement
1 Very much
2 Somewhat
3 Only a little
4 Not at all
5 Don’t know
F3b Disagreement with some of the Catholic Church’s teachings
F3c Stigma of the Catholic clergy sex abuse issue
F3d Never felt invited by the Catholic Church to consider a religious vocation
F3e Concern that the economic needs of my family would not be met
F3f I am not very religious
F3g The lifestyle and work is not what I prefer
F3h Education requirements
F3i Student loan debt
F3j Citizenship requirements
F3k It would feel like a downward move in terms of social class
F3l I’ve just never really thought about it
F3m Vow of poverty
F3n Vow of obedience
F3o My family would not approve
F3p Don’t feel holy enough for a religious vocation
F3q God is not calling me to a religious vocation
F3r Would not want to give up my freedom
F3s I can do God’s will without becoming a religious sister
F3t I would be physically unable
F3u My material needs would not be met
F3v I want to be a mother
F3w Other; specify:__________________________________

[SHOW THE ITEMS OF F3a TO F3w]
F3x Of the issues listed above which would you consider to be the most important reason for not considering a vocation?

[if Q3b=1 and Q3c=1,2 ; considered OR has considered somewhat or very seriously]
Previously you indicated that you have considered becoming a religious sister. How much, if at all, were the following related to your interest in this?
F4a Having an active religious life devoted to ministry and service
1 Very much
2 Somewhat
3 Only a little
4 Not at all
F4b Having a contemplative religious life devoted to prayer and community
How much do you agree or disagree with the each of the following statements?
F5a Religious sisters are overworked and underappreciated
1 Very much
2 Somewhat
3 Only a little
4 Not at all
F5b The Catholic Church is closing many of its schools and relinquishing its hospitals and will not need as many religious sisters in the future
F5c Religious sisters should wear habits
F5d Religious sisters are well respected in my community
F5e The Catholic Church in the United States has too few religious sisters
F5f Religious sisters have more economic security than most
F5g Religious sisters do important work
F5h I understand what religious sisters do

F6 Have you participated in any of these vocation/discernment programs?
1 “Nun Run”
2 “Come and See” experience
3 Vocation retreat
4 Live-in experience
5 Vocations presentation at school or parish

Demographics
D1 Were you born in the United States?

Yes

No

[if D1=2]
D2a
When did you first move to the United States?
1 Before you were a teenager
2 13 to 18 years old
3 19 to 24 years old
4 25 to 29 years old
5 30 or older

[if D1=2]
D2b In what country were you born? ____________________________

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